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The Dominant Theme at Colorado Republicans’ State Assembly: Election Conspiracies
GOP delegates to the state assembly picked candidates who baselessly question the results of the 2020 presidential election — and even cast doubt on the assembly results themselves by Jesse Paul, Shannon Najmabadi, and Sandra Fish; The Colorado Sun COLORADO SPRINGS — It only took about an hour for election conspiracies to rear their heads Saturday at the Colorado GOP’s state assembly, an important biennial gathering where Republican insiders pick their party’s statewide candidates. Before a single candidate took the stage, state party chairwoman, Kristi Burton Brown, explained the assembly would be voting by electronic device. The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs erupted in boos and shouts of disgust. Delegates made a flurry of motions to move to paper ballots — ones with color coding and water marks — that could be counted. They all failed as Burton Brown pleaded with the crowd to understand that the state party wasn’t prepared to switch its voting methods. “The adoption of this motion would greatly jeopardize our ability to select our candidates,” she said. Burton Brown succeeded in tamping down the vote-by-paper effort, but the election conspiracies did not end there. In fact, election denialism was the thread that tied together the state assembly, roughly eight-hours from start to finish. After delegates tried to reject the electronic voting process, they then backed candidates up and down the ballot who believe unfounded claims that former President Donald Trump won reelection in 2020. Finally, the assembly voted in favor of a party platform provision calling for Colorado to end the use of mail-in ballots and count votes by hand instead.
Morgan CC Announces Student Excellence Awards Recipients
Fort Morgan, CO 4/11/2022. The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has recognized seven Morgan Community College (MCC) students for their academic excellence, leadership, and community service. MCC’s honorees are Julie Castaneda and Elmi Hussein (Rising Star award recipients); Alex Muheto (Inclusive Excellence Champion); and Mohamed Ibrahim, Citlaly Quiroz, Anadelia Ortiz Madera, Cristina Olivo Ortiz (Phi Theta Kappa All-Colorado Academic Team members). We are so proud of these incredible honorees this year; they all represent such perseverance, determination, and dedication to excellence with their inspiring journeys,” said Dr. Curt Freed, MCC President. “Congratulations to each of them for all the hard work. We are excited to see the amazing things they do.” MCC’s Rising Stars, Julie Castaneda and Elmi Hussein, were selected for their outstanding leadership on campus and in the community. Castaneda will graduate from MCC this spring with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electromechanical Technology. After graduation, she plans to work in the electrical field while attending Metropolitan State University of Denver to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She aspires to be a Crime Scene Investigator. Elmi Hussein will graduate this spring with an Associate of Arts degree in Business. Hussein will transfer to CSU to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with the goal of owning his own consulting business. Alex Muheto was named MCC’s Inclusive Excellence Champion. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion on their campuses. Muheto is enrolled in MCC’s Electromechanical Technology program and will graduate in Fall 2022 with an Associate of Applied Science. He has secured employment with a local electrical company, which will help him complete requirements for an electrical license. Mohamed Ibrahim, Citlaly Quiroz, Cristina Olivo Ortiz, and Anadelia Ortiz Madera were selected to represent MCC on the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-Colorado Academic Team, a group of high-achieving students from the thirteen community colleges throughout the Colorado Community College System. Mohamed Ibrahim, a concurrent enrollment student, will graduate this spring with his diploma from Wiggins High School and an Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Engineering from MCC. He plans to transfer to a university and pursue a double major in Engineering and International Affairs. Citlaly Quiroz will graduate from MCC in May with an Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Political Science and Sociology. Quiroz plans to transfer to Hastings College, where she will pursue her goal of becoming an immigration lawyer. Cristina Olivo Ortiz is pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing at MCC. Olivo Ortiz plans to utilize her degree in either a hospital or clinical setting, with the goal of serving as a Labor and Delivery Nurse. She would ultimately like to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Anadelia Ortiz Madera will graduate from MCC in spring 2022 with an Associate of Applied Science degree with a concentration in Radiologic Technology. She plans to work as a Radiologic Technologist while attending the Community College of Denver to obtain a certificate in Mammography and Computed Tomography. Morgan Community College’s award winners will be honored at the CCCS Student Excellence Award Ceremony on April 13, 2022, at The Hanger at Stanley Marketplace Morgan CC Announces Student Excellence Awards continued on page 5...
Kristi Burton Brown speaks during the GOP state assembly at the Broadmoor World Arena on Saturday in Colorado Springs. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun)
The event featured a speech by Joe Oltmann, a prominent Colorado election conspiracy theorist who suggested he wanted to hang Democratic Gov. Jared Polis and is being sued for defamation over his 2020 election claims about Denver-based Dominion Voting Systems. Oltmann was nominated for governor, but declined to run after telling the thousands of Republicans gathered at the World Arena to back candidates who believe the 2020 election was stolen. “We need people like Ron Hanks and Tina Peters,” Oltmann said to wild applause. “You must go out there and be an ambassador to truth.” Hanks, a state representative who believes the 2020 presidential election was stolen, secured the top line on the U.S. Senate Republican primary ballot, blocking five other candidates from advancing. “I fully expected Donald Trump to win in 2020 — and he did,” Hanks said in his assembly speech. “When we saw what we saw on election night in 2020, it changed everything. Just like the changes we felt after 9/11.” Hanks added: “I’ve been fighting these issues since day one, not the last few weeks.” He also boasted about attending Trump’s rally leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot and about his travel to observe an election audit in Arizona. Peters, the embattled Mesa County clerk indicted for her alleged role in a breach of her county’s election system, secured top line on the ballot in the Republican primary The Dominant Theme at Colorado Republicans’ State Assembly: Election Conspiracies continued on page 6...
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WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE
Way of the World Letter to Citizens of Keenesburg by Cindy Baumgartner Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District Board Candidates City of Fort Morgan Offering Incentive for System “Tune Ups” Supreme Court to Hear National Pork Producers Lawsuit Against California Page 8–10: Weld County RE3-J Spring Newsletter Page 13: Wiggins School District 50J April Newsletter Page 14: Summer Registration Information at Morgan CC Page 16: Market Street Mart 1 Year Anniversary Event
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by Bob Grand, Lost Creek Guide The conflict in Ukraine continues on. Putin has an untenable situation. It is absolutely a no-win situation, no matter what happens. He is placing blame for the fiasco on everybody but himself. The latest casualties are in his FSB organization, the reborn KGB. Over one hundred agents have been removed and the head of the Fifth Service has been sent to jail. The Fifth service was established to overview all the parts of the original Soviet Union that were split off and formed separate countries. So much for Putin’s individual accountability. The Russian people are not responsible for Putin’s actions; however, it is unrealistic to assume that the Russian people will rise up against Putin. His control is absolute. In these trying times we require good bipartisan leadership. Inflation hit 8.5% in March, with wholesale inflation looking like 11.2%. Those that buy groceries and gas know... Too many of our government politicians, the bureaucracy that they have allowed to grow unabated, and many in academia, are isolated from the absolute effects of inflation as their salaries and benefits far exceed that of the average American. Couple this with the massive amount of government support we have seen over the last few years under the guise of COVID-19 support we have created a massive bubble. At our state level I have no question that our current state treasurer, Dave Young, knows how to count, he was a math teacher. But using the federal money allocated to the state as COVID support to establish new departments and services that are funded in the short term is truly short sighted. I am disappointed in Dave Young not taking a more fiscally responsible posture. Where will the funding come from in the future? People in many areas voted Democratic because there was a backlash against Donald Trump. That group of people is not the group of extremists who manage the Democratic party who honestly believe they have a mandate to implement all of their policies, no matter how nonsensical. Is there is a lot of buyer’s remorse out there? You bet. Just talk to your neighbors. Given what is going on in the country, and what the Democratic party is doing, you would think we would be looking at a massive red wave in the November elections. I believe you will see that in the fall elections, but I am not so sure about Colorado. The Republican party in Colorado has an ever-decreasing number of registered voters. Do these Republicans really want to win? Many of the rank-and-file Republicans do, but what you have to understand is there is a ridiculously small minority of Republicans, which I would not call Republicans but rather political operatives, who have disproportionate control of the Republican party apparatus which controls the selection of candidates. These people are not interested in being responsible to the electorate. They are only focused on maintaining control, which they have done a highly effective job of. We, as a country, are stronger if our elected officials talk to each other, and make decisions that are impacted by considering the thoughts and concerns of everyone. But both the Republican and Democratic extremes are not interested in you or your family as individuals. The caucus system, in theory, is a very democratic approach, as it is touted to everyone. The reality is quite different. The effective control exercised by that small minority in Colorado will doom the Republican party as it is out of step with the majority of citizens and will fade away if a change does not occur. The majority of Republicans and Democrats, I believe, are good people who want the same thing. A good life for themselves and their families, a safe environment and not a lot of government intrusion in their lives. We face, what many candidates are describing as kitchen table issues this year, inflation, crime, educational issues, immigration, et al. Politicians who have not shown the ability or inclination to stand up for the rights of voters, all voters, should not get our support at the ballot box. This is true at the local, county, state, and federal level. Elected politicians need to represent all of us and make America a place that is safe for our children, where people can afford a home and education, a healthy medical environment, which is affordable, and a country with safe borders to start with. If you have not shown an ability to do that do not run for office again. A political job should not be just a good retirement program for you. You are there to serve the people. If you do not, you do not deserve their vote! It is up to each of us to vote. If we do not, we allow ourselves to be overrun by selfserving political operatives and the bureaucracy. That should not be the American way, but we, by our lack of interest and participation by not voting, permitted it. You do not have to take up arms, but you should exercise your right to vote for candidates that will serve the people and not themselves or permit the bureaucracy to continue to grow uncontrolled, supporting unwarranted and illegal intrusion into our lives. Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated. publisher@lostcreekguide.com
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April 20, 2022
Letter to the Citizens of Keenesburg:
by Cindy Baumgartner Well, you all should have received your $30.00 credit from the town Board of Trustees. Even if that amount was not the amount of the increase you received on your January billing. In a March meeting the board and staff discussed the amount to credit back to each customer. Would it be the exact amount billed or a flat credit amount? The town manager said it would be a lot of work to refund the exact amount charged, but it would be simpler to refund a flat rate. So, they talked about $30.00 or $35.00 refund to each customer who received a utility bill in January. So, they voted on Resolution NO. 2022-23, and it passed, to refund $30.00 to you the citizens of Keenesburg for the first month of the towns 37.5% increase to water and sewer rates. Which that refund would have never happened if you the citizens had not gotten involved. And the reason I say that is, have you seen anything in the Newsletter or a separate communication, from either the town manager or the mayor? There was a Notice on the towns Facebook page that said “Please be aware that all residents who received a water/sewer billing in January 2022, will be receiving a $30.00 credit on the April billing. The Board of Trustees approved this credit.” This post showed up on Thursday but what caught my attention was the post was not a normal posting. Whom ever did the post took away the button to “dislike” and to “comment”? So again, it gives the impression that the Board of Trustees and the town staff is not interested in their citizens comments or were given the chance to use the dislike button. Why??? It is so sad that the Board and staff could not have communicated something back to all of us. Saying that they were glade that the community reached out to the town with their concerns and are involved. But I would have rather heard that the town staff will improve their resolution writing and will make sure in the future the resolutions will be written in a way that they cannot be interpreted in diverse ways. Leaving anyone reading them with no questions on what it is saying and how and when it takes effect. What are your thoughts? I attended the April 7th, 2022, planning commission meeting, along with other concerned Keenesburg citizens. For the ones in town that are not aware we have three more developments coming to town. Vista West Subdivision approved on Resolution No. 2022-12 at the February Board of Trustee Meeting. This development will have 120 new homes breaking ground in March. So, they said. Then at this meeting they presented PC2022-03 Recommending approval by the trustees of the final plat for the Summerfield North, which will be 190 new homes. With construction starting immediately, so they say. Then they had the public hearing on the Summerfield South sketch plan Resolution PC2022-04, for 503 new homes south of the cemetery, with more information to come. So, your thoughts or concerns, do you have any? Please share weather you are pleased or unhappy with the growth coming to town. The town does not get to say new development cannot come but they do get to say how it looks. Roof tops need to come first to bring large business to town. But it also brings many expenses for maintaining the infrastructure and has impact on water and sewer. So, I have some questions on what these 803 new homes are going to have on the following and is the board looking at ways of addressing the issues this growth will bring. 1) The new well the town is getting how will that support new houses? 2) Bi02 upgrade to the sewer, how is the larger quantity going to impact the life of the system? 3) Is the current revenue sales tax streams and the current mills of twenty-two the town now receives, is it going to be enough to support the new expenses? 4) Is the town looking at asking for a few Mills from the Metro District to come to the town to help support cost that the town will obtain with the Summerfield South development of 503 new homes? 5) Main street parking? So, with the concern the town brought up at losing the raw water sales and that being the reason for the substantial increase in water and sewer rates. I was concerned about Resolution No. PC 2022-06, A Resolution Recommending Approval of an Ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 16 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code. To Modify the Regulations for Residential Complex signs and add a new I-76 Sign Zone. I have no concerns with the Residential Complex signs because the size of these signs is not as important. The consumer is already in town while driving 10-15 MPH and you know right where you are going. So, seeing a sign on the move in town is not as important. But the I-76 Sign Zone is different, this is signs on the I-76 Corridor that you are seeing while driving 75MPH and they are to entice travelers to exit and spend money. The new zone limits the size of the sign and the height. The town manager and planner will tell you she reached out to other towns, and they have the same codes. This in my book that does not make it right, since no other town is laid out just like ours, the road or interstate is not laid to run with the same elevations around it. There are too many variables to make a cut and dry sign zone with NO variance given. That is why business have experts that guide in sign design and placement, hoping to draw the maximum in revenue possible. It would be interesting to see the zones put in place in other towns and see if it did hinder the revenue brought in? That would be hard to judge but why take a chance in it doing just that. The new Kum & Go station coming to town presented to the board the size and height of sign they thought they needed. And the town said it was too big so they negotiated on a smaller size and time will tell how that goes. During the planning board discussion, the mayor said that a sign in that location could be eighty’ high, ok will that suffice for the next business wanting to build on I-76?? And another trustee stated that you can see the sign poles about an eight of a mile before the exit. OK, traveling 75MPH that gives you 660 feet to decide if you would like to get off the interstate and spend some money in our town. But can you read the sign is my question since the town required a sign with less square footage, which reduces the letter size. Time will tell if you can read the sign well enough from both directions. The town has pushed economic development, now we are getting some and the town wants control. Well, if a business feels that a zone does not work in their favor word will spread fast new business will jump right over us. With all this said, the town needs some control because some businesses do get out of control. That is why the town needs to review every new sign being presented and make their decision with each new presentation. That means variances need to happen! What are your thoughts? Tax generated revenue just gives the town more money to work with and why not let the travelers on the interstate generate that revenue instead of it coming out of our pockets. Remember all resolutions can be changed, and with new staff and different board member all things can change. Just reminder elections are coming up in November. Get involved you can have influence!!!!
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Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors Candidates for May 2022 Election between working a full time job and juggling life with my wife and two kids. I was Nathan Troudt Nathan Troudt As third-generation Wiggins resident, Nathan Troudt was born and raised on a small family farm south of Wiggins, CO where he farms with his Brothers, Norman and Nolan, raising Corn, Wheat, Alfalfa and Cattle. He graduated from Wiggins High School in 1989 and from Northeastern Junior College in 1991 with an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Production Agriculture. He has served on the Wiggins School District Board of Education as Secretary/ Treasurer and currently is serving on the Morgan County Planning Commission as President. He is currently employed with the Food Industry for the last fifteen years serving in various management positions. He lives on the same small family farm with his beautiful and talented wife, Mary and their two Fur Babies, Duke and Two-Bit.
Pat Rogers
I am running for a position on the Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District board of directors. I have lived in the Wiggins Fire District all my life and I am business owner here since 2014. In August 1991 I joined the Wiggins volunteer department and served until September 2008. During my years of serving this community as a firefighter I was awarded firefighter of the year in 1993 and again in 2004. I also served as training officer, Lieutenant, and Captain for the fire department. Being on the Board of Directors is also volunteering but as an elected official. The position is learning the needs of this growing community within the fire district. It is also providing preparedness for the essential fire protection and community support. I do encourage the efforts of the officers and members of the fire department. I feel strongly it’s important that they know they are making a difference in the lives of others. As a board member I will encourage the recruitment of new volunteer firefighters. I will support to keep the fire department active in community functions. I plan to endorse a board budget in updating the older apparatus and that every firefighter has up-to-date firefighting gear for their protection. I will work with the entire board to keep our community and firefighters safe by providing the necessities for training opportunities. I would like to thank you for taking your time to be involved in this election process. I would appreciate your consideration and your vote. Pat Rogers
Richard Thompson
A lifelong resident of Morgan County I am running for the Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District board of directors to ensure that ALL the people within the fire district have sufficient and experienced fire and medical services when they need it. I have served the people of this district for over a decade as a firefighter/EMT. In addition to this my tenure on CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) gives me an experienced background to lead. I felt the need to run for this position due to the lack of response from firefighters and the high fire danger facing Colorado in the upcoming months. Your tax dollars should give you the peace of mind that when you call 911 you will have quality people arriving to meet your needs. This department used to have one of the top reputations in the region for its ability to handle grass fires and emergency calls, we have lost that reputation and dedication. I am seeking a position on the board to change that mentality. We have sufficient funds to offer quality training for firefighters, but we are lacking the leadership and pride that make people seek better. If elected I will assure you that this department will once again be the pride of the region and that the people of the district will feel safe in calling for emergency services. I have seen the best this community has to offer when it comes together for people in need. Recently, I have seen firefighters show up to scenes, unprepared, untrained, and unmotivated. We need to put pride back into our department and that can only be done with strong leadership from the directors. We need to place attendance to fire calls, replacement of outdated equipment and responsibility to our citizens as the priorities of this district. I am the candidate who can make that happen. I have the skills, the experience, and the drive to ensure the safety of all residents of the district. If elected I will keep the board going forward and being responsible to the taxpayers of the district. The safety of everyone in our district must be our top priority and by electing me I will ensure that happens. This district is in a unique position with all the new housing and developments. I want to make sure that we do NOT become another Superior. Wildland fires are one of the biggest concerns in the area, we need people and equipment that will get them stopped before any property is lost. I have worked for some of the longest running employers in the county and I understand the importance of community. The board of directors is tasked with leadership and setting an example for others. I will be available to my constituents, and I want to hear your good words and your concerns. I take this position very seriously and am aware that I am serving only at the request of the taxpayers. I will work hard to lower our ISO rating and lower your taxes.
Mark Strickland
My name is Mark Strickland and I am running for a seat on the Wiggins Rural Fire District (WFD) Board. My goals for the WFD are to increase Firefighter recruitment and retention by working with other board members for this campaign. Another goal is to increase transparency in the department for the citizens of the Wiggins Fire District. This can be accomplished in many ways to include participation from the citizens and social media. The WFD board has done a great job of creating budgets that include upgrading the Fire Fighting trucks and engines to gear and equipment for the Firefighters. When I first moved to Wiggins in 2017 I saw an opportunity to serve our community just as I had years ago as a United States Marine to serve our country. My service in the Military taught me many things from how to learn and to how to respect. In January 2018 I became a WFD Rookie and made as many calls as I could
awarded Rookie of the year for 2018 and moved up the ranks to Firefighter. I enjoyed working with the WFD members from going on calls, to helping with events at the Wiggins Fire Station like the 4th of July Pancake breakfast to Santa day at Christmas. My hope for this election is to earn the right to serve the community again by becoming a Wiggins Fire District Board member. I currently hold a seat as a trustee for the Town of Wiggins and am rerunning for that election April 5th. The Wiggins Fire District Election will be a mail-in ballot due May 3rd. Please attend the board meetings to get an idea of what is going on in your Fire District so you can understand why your vote matters. You may contact me at 970301-2248. Respectfully, Mark Strickland
Mark Haake
Objective: Seeking election to the Wiggins Fire Board to serve as a director. Skills: Identifying what the goal is and organizing people and resources to achieve it. I believe in personal responsibility and am financially conservative. Owning and operating my own businesses have made me very aware of expenses and looking for opportunities. Family & Personal: Married to Milded Walker. Three children: Matt Haake, Jessilyn Bugbee and Tessa Haake. Lived near Wiggins for 20 of the last 22 years, and attend Prairie Winds Church. Experience: 1978-2004 Haake Diary/Hakke Farms – Owner Operator 2004-2004 Weber Cattle – Coordinate Heifer Program 2004-2006 Mohrlang MFG – Sales 2006-2008 AgPro – Equipment Design and Sales 2008-2022 Morline Equipment – Owner Operator Education: BS Animal SCI – 1983, CSU Associates Accounting – 1987, AIMS Career Achievements: Relocating and building new state-of-the-art dairy near Wiggins, CO. Rebuilding career and a new life after loss of the dairy. Help guiding Mohrlang MFG through new ownership and receiver. Aid in designing new equipment and sales at AgPro. Starting up Haake Farms again. Starting MorLine Equip. in 2008 on a shoestring and growing it. Volunteer Experience or Leadership: Zion Lutheran Church – past finance and evangelism boards Rock Mountain Brown Swiss Assn. – past President, director Prairie Wind Church – past board member Dairy Herd Improvement – past board member Wiggins Business Alliance – member
Sam Belmonte
Greetings, my name is Sam Belmonte and I wish to run for a position on the Wiggins Rural Fire Protection Board of Directors. My experience as a law enforcement officer and as a supervisor has given me many years of training on how to operate, plan and run a department along with a budget. I am currently a firefighter with the Wiggins Fire Protection District and feel that my experience and knowledge would benefit the community and the department. As the district moves forward, it must also keep up with the ever-changing community, department and demands that the district requires. My goal is to provide the firefighters, the community and the people of the district, the best resource that we can offer. Provide them the security and expectation that when they need help, they will get highly trained and professional service. Our community expects and deserves this. I hope to hear from you soon. Sam Belmonte. Born in Salida, CO President of Prairie View Water District Firefighter since Jan 2021 Nearly 200 calls as a rookie
Bruce Howard
To the people, and surrounding community of the City of Wiggins and the Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District. My name is Bruce Howard, and I am running for the Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors. I’ve been a proud WIGGINS resident for the past 10 years and have been serving on the board of directors for the past 7 months. Prior to my recent retirement I sent 26 years with the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority as both a firefighter and paramedic. During that time, I spent 8 years in charge of all auto extrication equipment for the department, 8 years on the Research and Development team, researching new equipment for the department, 10 years on the Metro Dive Team, which consisted of West Metro fire, Westminster Fire and South Metro Fire, where we would respond to underwater/ ice rescue and recovery dive calls, weapons recovery and investigations and swift water rescue calls throughout the state of Colorado. Currently certified in hazardous materials operations, wildland firefighting, dive team operations, and technical rescue operations. Prior to my service there, I was a volunteer firefighter and EMT basic for the Westminster Fire Department. Having recently retired, I’m now able to operate a small hay operation just south of Wiggins. I’ve been around farming all my life. My father had a small farm just outside of Burlington, Co, and my family are ranchers/farmers in Nebraska. I have 3 children, my youngest has grown up in Wiggins, and is still attending school here, my son is the owner and operator of Empire Gun club, just 4 miles north/west of Wiggins, and my oldest daughter lives in Westminster co. with her family.
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Morgan County REA holds 2022 Annual Meeting
Morgan County REA hosted its 85th annual meeting by telephone, on Tuesday, March 22. MCREA had 116 members registered to listen in, which was more than the 2020 or 2021 virtual annual meetings. The meeting began with recognition of this year’s scholarship program recipients. Nine students from the association’s service territory were awarded scholarships from MCREA, Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association. Recipients included Allison Thomas from Wiggins High School, Mohamed Ibrahim from Wiggins High School, Rylee Givens from Fort Morgan High School, Laura Kopetzky from Wiggins High School, Katie Kipp from Weld Central High School, Neela Thomas from Wiggins High School, Collin Farley from Fort Morgan High School, and Briggs Wheatley from Fort Morgan High School. Kirsten Wood, who attends West Texas A&M University, received MCREA’s postsecondary student scholarship. Quinten Muhlbach from Brush High School is this year’s recipient of Morgan County REA’s lineworker scholarship. MCREA’s scholarship programs are a large part of its concern for community and the association wishes these individuals the best of luck in their future endeavors! This year, three of MCREA’s nine board director seats were up for election. As the incumbent directorial candidates petitioned for all three seats and ran unopposed, they were unanimously voted in for three-year terms during the meeting. The elected directors for districts one, two and three, respectively, are Jim Bostron, Randy Graff and Larry Hoozee. MCREA’s board members and staff discussed some of the association’s major achievements in 2021, which included a 1.79% rate decrease for its members. MCREA’s board also approved $4 million in patronage capital retirements to be returned to members. This tied 2020 for the largest capital credits retirement in MCREA history. A review of the 2021 annual report showed that Morgan County REA had another great year and continues to be in sound financial condition. The meeting concluded with a drawing from those in attendance to win annual meeting prizes. Though 2021’s annual meeting was held virtually for the third year in a row, Morgan County REA’s board, staff and employees are looking forward to gathering with their membership once again. All Morgan County REA members are invited to attend the association’s first-ever Customer Appreciation Event on Thursday, June 16 from 5-7 p.m. at the association’s headquarters in Fort Morgan. Members will enjoy food, fun, giveaways, and the chance to learn more about their electric cooperative. Anyone with questions about the event are welcome to call MCREA at (970) 867-5688 or email memberservices@mcrea.org.
CITY OFFERING CASH INCENTIVE FOR COOLING SYSTEM TUNE-UP
Four other energy efficiency programs also pay off As spring weather and warmer temperatures arrive, the City of Fort Morgan is providing a cash incentive for getting a cooling system tune up for residential homes. The program provides a $30 cash incentive to residential homeowners who have their cooling system tuned up by a HVAC contractor, regardless of what type or age of cooling system (air conditioner or air/water source heat pump). The program is one of five energy efficiency programs offered through the city in partnership with its wholesale electric power supplier, the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska. Each program provides cash incentives for homeowners for making energy efficient upgrades. The other four programs include: Smart Thermostat Program Provides a cash incentive of up to $100 paid directly to residential customers to help cover the cost of installing a qualifying smart thermostat. Commercial LED Lighting Program Provides cash incentives paid directly to commercial customers to help cover the cost of lighting upgrades and replacements. Attic Insulation Program The Attic Insulation Program provides cash incentives of $0.15/per square foot with a maximum incentive of $300 per existing residential dwelling for attic insulation. High Efficiency Heat Pump Program Provides cash incentives from $400 to $3,000 to residential homeowners who are installing a new heat pump system to their residential single-family dwelling. All five programs are available to customers of the City of Fort Morgan. For more information on each program, visit the city’s website at www. cityoffortmorgan.com and find the Light and Power (Electric Department) page under “Departments.” Or go to mean.nmppenergy.org to download program guidelines and application forms. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/cityoffortmorgan
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MORGAN COUNTY - The Morgan County Republicans are hosting a debate for the candidates running for House District 63. That date has been set for Tuesday, May 31 at the Brush High School Secondary Campus (400 West Ave, Brush, CO 80723) in the Auditorium starting at 6:00PM. This event will be one hour. Candidates Jessie Vance and Representative Richard Holtorf have both agreed to participate. The Morgan County Republicans’ Central Committee Officers would like to invite everyone living in the newly re-districted lines of House District 63 to attend. This is a public, non-ticketed event. Follow Morgan County, Colorado Republicans on Facebook to stay up to date on this and future events.
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in Aurora, Colorado. Students will be presented with award medallions and certificates and memorabilia from CCCS and MCC. They will also be recognized on the CCCS and MCC websites and through social media and press releases. To learn more about educational opportunities at MCC, visit www.morgancc.edu or call 1-800-622-0216. For more information about CCCS, visit www.cccs.edu/.
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for Colorado secretary of state with 60% of the vote. The crowd greeted Peters enthusiastically when she got up to make a speech. Delegates roared in support when she discussed voting machines, chanting “TINA! TINA! TINA!” as she concluded her remarks. “Going forward, every time you hear (Democratic Secretary of State) Jena Griswold complain about the ‘Big Lie,’ just realize that’s the left’s big cry,” Peters said. “We’re going to give them something to cry about in November aren’t we?” Peters called Pam Anderson, a former Jefferson County clerk who is also running in the Republican primary for secretary of state, part of the “Soros-Zuckerberg machine,” referencing billionaire George Soros, who has donated to liberal causes, and Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, who helped fund some 2020 election initiatives. Anderson, who also served as executive director of the Colorado County Clerks Association, rejects the idea that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. The Colorado GOP, meanwhile, has asked Peters to suspend her campaign given the criminal charges she faces. Election conspiracies also played a central role in the delegate vote in the Republican primary for governor, where former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez secured top line on the ballot after vowing to pardon Peters if he’s elected and she’s convicted. “Tina Peters is being falsely accused,” Lopez said to wild applause. “As governor, I will pardon her.” In the Republican primary for Colorado attorney general, Stanley Thorne launched a campaign from the assembly floor amid allegations that the GOP’s presumptive nominee, 18th Judicial District Attorney John Kellner, wasn’t doing enough to back election conspiracy theorists. Thorne got enough delegate votes to qualify for the ballot, but his name won’t appear because he is registered as an unaffiliated voter. Nominees at the state assembly had to be Republicans to move forward. Election security was an animating issue for Kevin Wright, an Arapahoe County delegate, who held up signs supporting Hanks and gubernatorial candidate Danielle Neuschwanger before the speeches started Saturday. “The fact that he has stood up for voter integrity, that he filed lawsuits on behalf of the Colorado people against Jena Griswold … really made a big difference to me because I believe voter integrity is very important,” said Wright, who has worked as a plumber for more than three decades. But Hanks’ singular focus on election integrity and baseless claims about the 2020 presidential contest concerned delegates who preferred other candidates. Tammi Fleming and Jenny Brady, delegates from Douglas County who supported U.S. Senate candidate Deborah Flora, said that bread-and-butter issues might be more important, particularly in rural Colorado. “My concern now is: Can he attract the unaffiliated voter base?” Brady said. Some top party insiders share that concern, including former Colorado GOP Chairman Dick Wadhams, who has warned that embracing election conspiracy theories is a way to ensure Republicans remain in the minority in Colorado. The election conspiracy thread continued even after the assembly ended. Neuschwanger, who fell just short of the 30% of delegate support she needed to make the primary ballot, alleged malfeasance in the delegate vote, claiming some delegates weren’t able to cast ballots. And she claimed that Burton Brown, the Colorado GOP chairwoman, allowed it to happen. “I am going to see you in court,” Neuschwanger told Burton Brown in a tense confrontation after the assembly ended. “And I am going to make sure if you committed any fraud that you are behind bars.” Of the 3,772 potential voting delegates on Saturday, 3,727 cast votes in the gubernatorial contest. Even if all 45 of the missing voters had cast ballots for Neuschwanger, she still would have had only 28% of the vote.
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Supreme Court to Hear National Pork Producers Council Case Against California Prop. 12
[Greeley, CO], March 28, 2022 – The U.S. Supreme Court at its March 25 conference agreed to hear a case brought by the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) against California’s Proposition 12, which bans the sale of pork from hogs born to sows that weren’t raised according to the state’s “arbitrary” production standards. “Colorado pork producers are very pleased that the Supreme Court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of Proposition 12, which imposes regulations on pork production outside of California,” said Joyce Kelly, Executive Director. “Once the court hears the pork industry’s arguments, we’re confident it will find that Prop. 12 violates the Constitution’s Commerce Clause, which limits states’ ability to regulate commerce outside their borders.” “The Colorado Pork Producers Council has stood four-square behind NPPC’s efforts to preserve the rights of America’s pork producers to raise our hogs in a way that’s best for them and that lets us continue selling pork to consumers everywhere.” NPPC has waged a legal battle against the ballot initiative since it was approved in November 2018, arguing at the U.S. district and appellate court levels that Prop. 12 violates the Constitution’s Commerce Clause, which grants Congress the power to regulate trade among the states and limits the ability of states to regulate commerce outside their borders. The high court is taking up the case on appeal from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, which in July upheld a lower court ruling against the NPPC-AFBF lawsuit. The appeals court found that despite the organizations plausibly alleging that Prop. 12 “will have dramatic upstream effects and require pervasive changes to the pork industry nationwide,” 9th Circuit precedent didn’t allow the case to continue. That precedent, however, runs counter to numerous Supreme Court decisions and is in conflict with nearly every other federal circuit court. NPPC and AFBF in the coming weeks will file their initial brief with the Supreme Court, which could hear oral arguments in the fall and should render a decision before the end of the year. Prop. 12, which took effect Jan. 1, 2022, prohibits in California the sale of pork from hogs whose mothers were raised in pens – anywhere in the world – that do not comply with the state’s highly prescriptive housing standards. It applies to any uncooked pork sold in the state, whether produced there or outside its borders. Nearly all pork currently produced in the United States fails to meet California’s arbitrary standards. (Business groups in California recently got a state superior court to delay the effective date of Prop. 12 for 180 days after final implementing regulations are issued.) “The Colorado Pork Producers Council has stood four-square behind NPPC’s efforts to preserve the rights of America’s pork producers to raise our hogs in a way that’s best for the animals and that lets us continue selling pork to consumers everywhere,” Kelly, Executive Director said. “It’s time to get rid of this ill-conceived, arbitrary and unscientific mandate.” To continue selling pork to the nearly 40 million consumers who live in California, which represents about 15 percent of the U.S. pork market, pork producers would need to switch to alternative sow housing systems. Industry estimates for converting sow barns or building new ones to meet the Prop. 12 standards are in the billions of dollars. Even with farmers bearing most of the costs, consumers in California and across the nation will eventually see higher pork prices. In addition to its legal efforts, NPPC weighed in on problems with the initial proposed implementing regulations for Prop. 12, including an unworkable annual certification of hog farms’ compliance with the initiative’s requirements. The California Department of Food and Agriculture, which wrote the regulations, has yet to issue final rules. To arrange an interview with Joyce Kelly, Executive Director, call (970) 356-4964. ### Mission: Colorado Pork Producers Council is a livestock organization whose goal is to provide a unified voice for pig farmers leading the way in promoting, educating, and providing visibility and transparency of the industry to all of Colorado.
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With my recent retirement from the department, I now have the time to concentrate all my efforts, experience, and knowledge, in serving the community, and the volunteers of the fire department. Just remember the next time you see one of the Wiggins Firefighters, just say thanks, and remember they risk their lives to serve the community for free, not because they have to, but because they love it and it’s in their hearts to serve. I am looking forward to the possibility of serving with you all. Sincerely Bruce Howard
Leroy Dilka
Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District My name is Leroy Dilka. I am a current resident of the Wiggins Fire District and have been for the last 40 years. I have served as the Fire Chief of the Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District. I have been a member for over 34 years and still respond to calls when needed, all the while raising a family of 3 who at one point or another were also heavily involved in the department. My wife, Mary, is the manager of the local convenience store in addition to running her own business. I am retired Police Chief of the Town of Wiggins. I served and am retired military, USMC/COLORADO NATIONAL GUARD. I have also served as town manager, along with commander of American Legion post 76. I have extensive training in Law Enforcement, Incident Command, First Responder, Leadership, Report Writing, Swat, and Fire Science. In my years of public service, I have served on the Morgan County Communications Board and Board of advisers for the Wiggins School District. I have experience in hiring process, budgets, and disciplinary procedures. My goal in obtaining this position is to help grow the community I have lived in and served for a great deal of time! The future of the district is dependent on education and community involvement to help push the growth to the level that our community expects! Thank you Sincerely, Leroy Dilka
Thomas “Tony” Jude
My name is Thomas Jude, my friends call me Tony and I am running for reelection to the board of the Wiggins Rural Fire District. I was born and raised in New Zealand. Came to the U.S. in 1976. Lived in California until 1995 and have been in Colorado since. I have owned property in the district for twelve years and have lived here permanently for seven years since I retired from full time work. My vision for the Fire District I would like to see a full-time paid Fire Chief which the current board has started looking into. The board has also ordered new trucks to replace are ageing equipment. I would like to see this continued, so we have most updated equipment and gear to fight whatever situation our personnel must face. I would like to institute a Pay Per Call system to reward our fire fighters for their dedication to responding and training and to also boost morale. I would also like to see Morgan County Ambulance staff their unit at station 1 or compensate our personnel for manning said unit. Finally with all the new construction in our district we need to work with the town council for assurance that we have adequate water supply. Thank you for your consideration Tony Jude
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How to be a Good Money Manager In Retirement
If you reach retirement with a significant amount of assets, you’ve done a great job of saving and investing. But now comes another challenge – making that money last. You might think that this task, as important as it is, won’t be as hard as accumulating the money in the first place. Yet, a sizable number of people have reached a different conclusion. In fact, 36% of retirees say managing money in retirement is more confusing than saving for retirement, and 56% say they wish they had budgeted for more unexpected expenses in retirement, according to the Edward Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the New Retirement study. What steps can you take to help you become an effective money manager during your retirement years? Here are a few to consider: • Set your goals. Your money management needs will certainly
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depend, to some extent, on what your goals are for the coming years. Will you travel extensively? Stay close to home and pursue your hobbies? Or maybe even open a small business? Once you identify your vision for retirement, you can estimate how much it will cost, which will then dictate much of your spending and saving needs. • Stick to a budget. If you’ve followed a budget throughout your working years, there’s no reason to stop now – in fact, budgeting may be even more essential when you retire. Of course, you don’t necessarily want to force yourself to be as frugal as possible – after all, you worked hard, saved and invested so you can enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle. Look for reasonable costcutting opportunities, such as eating out less often or eliminating streaming services you don’t use. • Don’t underestimate health care
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costs. Even when you’re on Medicare and pay for supplemental insurance, health care costs could still be one of your biggest expenses during retirement. Initially, budgeting for $4,500 to $6,500 per person annually may be a good starting point for traditional health care expenses in retirement. However, depending on your health, prescription drug usage and other factors, your costs could be higher or lower. And you may also want to estimate long-term care expenses as part of your plan. • Look for senior discounts. Once you’re a senior, you may be able to find discounts on a wide range of items and activities, such as movies, transportation, groceries, gym memberships and more. By taking advantage of these discounts, you can save a surprising amount of money and ease pressure on your cash flow. • Establish a sustainable withdrawal
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strategy. For decades, you’ve been putting money into your IRA and 401(k). But once you’re retired, you will likely need to start taking withdrawals from these accounts. It’s essential that you don’t withdraw so much early in your retirement that you eventually run the risk of outliving your money. You may want to work with a financial professional, who can analyze your entire situation – assets, expenses, lifestyle, expected longevity, etc. – and recommend a sustainable withdrawal rate. Keep in mind that once you turn 72, you may be required to take out a certain amount each year from your 401(k) and your traditional IRA, so you’ll want to incorporate these withdrawals into your overall income strategy. Do whatever it takes to become a good money manager during retirement. You’ll find that it’s well worth the effort.
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WIGGINS SCHOOL DISTRICT 50J APRIL NEWS
GOOD PEOPLE OF TIGER NATION: Spring has sprung, meaning it is State Assessment season!! State assessments have begun and will be given to students in 3rd-11th grade over the month of April. Students will take part in CMAS, PSAT, and SAT exams. Students will be given NWEA and DIBLES assessments before school is dismissed for summer vacation in late May. Employment opportunities are aplenty at Wiggins School District. The district is in need of teachers, paras, bus drivers as well as substitute teachers. If you would be interested in any position or any combination of positions please apply at https:// www.applitrack.com/wiggins50/onlineapp The district is needing a minimum of 5 route drivers to commit to becoming route drivers. This process will require a CDL, proper transportation training, a passed physical, and a passed background check to become drivers. If at least 5 individuals do not apply before June 2, 2022 route transportation will be terminated. Construction for the preschool addition and the 3rd-6th grade building will begin May 2. Parking for the preschool will remain through the remainder of this school year but come May 27 parking in the preschool lot will no longer be available. Construction on the preschool and elementary school may cause disruption for building use during the summer. Summer programs will be determined before school is let out for the summer. Congratulations to all the Science Fair State qualifiers. Wiggins Middle school is sending 10 students to the state competition. These students are: Terrah Fitzsimmons, Allison Beauprez, Kallie Green, Grady Wilson, Lexi Zimmerman, Charlotte Peggram, Arath Carrazco, Peyton Meyer, Tenleigh Lorenzini and Skye Lefever. Laith Ibrahim received All State Wrestling and Pepper Rusher was All State Honorable Mention. Rachel White and Raelyn Koenig both received All Conference and All State Honorable mention for basketball. Mohamed Ibrahim and Cole Kerr were All Conference basketball. Congratulations to the girls’ basketball team for making it to the state tournament. Scholarship season is upon us and our seniors have been plenty active. Austin Allen and Mohamed Ibrahim have received the Daniels Scholarship and Mohamed Ibrahim received the Boettcher Scholarship. Congratulations to these two and the other students who have received multiple scholarships. #GoTigers Superintendent: Trent Kerr
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- Obituary Betty Hake
Betty Hake, 85, passed away suddenly on April 1, 2022. She is now with her loving husband, Bill and our Heavenly Father. She was born in Corning, MO on May 16, 1936. She had a wonderful & full life. She grew up in MO and NE and then moved to CO in 1957. She worked in the insurance industry for most of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Hanadel and granddaughter Carla Trawick. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and two sisters. Betty built her dream house in Fort Lupton and felt so blessed to be able to see the Rocky Mountains every day. She loved working in the garden and crocheting. She enjoyed the people she met while working in the insurance industry. People would stop her when they saw her in the store and tell her how much they missed working with her. She was honest, loving, and cared about others. Betty never met a stranger even though she was actually very shy. She grew up fishing in the Missouri river. She loved to go fishing and would sit for hours, in the rain and snow waiting for a bite. When she caught them, she wouldn’t eat them, just clean them and give them away. She loved her ‘babies’ (dogs and cats) and will now be with the ones that passed before her. Memorial services will be at Tabor Funeral home in Brighton, CO on April 23, 2022 at 4pm. Her ashes will be interred next to her parents and her husband Bill in Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to funeral expenses would be appreciated at https:// gofund.me/997417ac. You can also make donations to the Humane Society in Evans, CO.
Summer Registration Underway at MCC
Select Courses Offered Tuition-free FORT MORGAN, CO. 4/7/2022. Registration is currently underway for Morgan Community College (MCC) summer courses. Summer semester begins May 31, 2022, with most courses running in eight or ten-week sessions. Classes are offered in-person, Hyflex (combination of in-person and Zoom), or remote real-time (classes are taught in real-time via Zoom). Select courses will be offered tuition-free for instate students. “MCC continues with the tradition of providing a select number of core courses to students each summer that are tuition-free,” said Dr. Curt Freed, MCC President. “These summer courses are a great opportunity for students to get an affordable way to accelerate their degree or certificate program.” Tuition-free classes for summer semester include Statistics (MAT 1260), Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 2101), Colorado History (HIS 2135), World Mythology (HUM 1015), and Nurse Aide Skills and Clinical (NUA 1001/1070). Students interested in enrolling in tuition-free classes must complete a simple application and pay related course fees. Nurse Aide (NUA 1001) classes begin on June 7, and are offered on the Fort Morgan campus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with clinicals (NUA 1070) to be announced. Students enrolled in this program will prepare for work in acute care and long-term care facilities as a Nurse Aide, where they will perform duties related to personal patient care. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program certification exams. “Currently there is a high demand for skilled Nurse Aides who want to provide care and a better quality of life for patients,” stated Lynne Collins, MCC Health Professions Faculty. “The Nurse Aide program is a six-week course that prepares students with strong skills and confidence for a successful career in the medical industry.” Recent high school graduates can also take advantage of the MCC Promise Award. The Promise Award provides eligible 2020-2022 high school graduates throughout the MCC service area a scholarship and/or grant of up to $2,000 for full-time enrollment (minimum of twelve credits) or $1,000 for at least half-time enrollment
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(minimum of six credits). Promise Award scholarships/grants will be awarded for fall semester 2022. For more information about the summer schedule of classes, tuition-free courses, scholarships, or enrolling in a class, visit www.MorganCC.edu/summer. To speak with an advisor, visit an MCC location or call (800) 622-0216.
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First Anniversary of New Market Street Mart Store Opening
On Friday April 8th, we at Market Street Mart were able to celebrate the first anniversary of our new building, thanks to everyone in town and the loyal patronage you’ve all blessed us with. This was such an exciting achievement to celebrate, and a great opportunity for us to give back to our great customers – we realize that the small gas station we once were wouldn’t be growing the way that it is if it weren’t for your continuing support, and so we are deeply grateful to the town of Keenesburg for that. Just over 200 people entered our First Anniversary Raffle, where our grand prize from the company was a Samsung 65-In Crystal UHD Smart TV. Other prizes included a Set of 4 Tickets to the Colorado Avalanche; five $100 Shell Gift Cards; two Avalanche NHL Sweatshirts; a Madden 22 Game for the XBOX Series X; a Just Dance 2022 Game for the PS4; and a Marvel Spiderman Game for the PS4. Our winners this time were: Marvel Spiderman Game for the PS4 Dan Dubuisson Just Dance 2022 Game for the PS4 Roxanna Gasca Madden 22 Game for the XBOX Series X Greg Schnit Avalanche NHL Sweatshirt Sandy Parks Avalanche NHL Sweatshirt Connie Defoe $100 Shell Gift Card Travis Chandler $100 Shell Gift Card Dale Wagner $100 Shell Gift Card Haley Wolf $100 Shell Gift Card Tracy Gonzales $100 Shell Gift Card Darlene Chernutan Four Tickets – Avalanche v. Capitals, 4/18 Doug Pfister Samsung 65-In Crystal UHD Smart TV Randy Dechant We had about 300 of our customers visit us on Friday for our Anniversary Party this year. Our community was able to enjoy free donuts, breakfast burritos, hot deli items, candy, treats, coffee, and soda, all day long – any time we get the chance to celebrate our customers, we make sure to do it right! At the end of the day, it was really just old friends getting together to enjoy something hard earned, and a job well done. Even the chief of police came to celebrate with us, and pulled the raffle ticket for the winner of the grand prize!
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